Estimator

Best Selection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering client in Guildford is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare detailed quotes for sub-contract machining and metal finishing. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in Engineering or Manufacturing, with a strong focus on customer service and the ability to read CAD drawings. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, dynamic, and capable of working under pressure in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Estimating or Business Development.
• Proven competency as an Engineer through apprenticeship, academic or on-the-job training.
• Familiarity with CNC machining/manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quotations for sub-contract machining and metal finishing.
• Support Production Control and Sales Order processing.
• Decide on bidding for Requests For Quote.

Skills

Reading CAD/engineering drawings

CNC machining knowledge

Customer-focused approach

Dynamic and well-organized

Time management skills

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Estimator

Our precision engineering industry client is seeking an experienced Estimator.

Working in the Machine Shop, this position works closely with the Purchasing, Production Control and Sales Order Processing teams.

The Estimator is responsible for estimating, quoting and closing sub-contract machining and any metal finishing required.

What you will be doing:

• Receive and interpret customers' requirements from CAD, technical specifications or computer models;
• Prepare detailed quotations, proposals and bids for sub-contract machining and metal finishing with support from the Purchasing and Machine shop personnel;
• Review costs, acceptable margins with Group Machine Shop Manager;
• Decide to bid or not bid on specific Requests For Quote;
• Support Production Control and Sales Order processing with new order input onto the ERP system ensuring all details and customer requirements are captured within the BOM structure;
• Support BDM with customer feedback regarding work in progress and delivery dates.

What we are looking for:

• A proven, competent Engineer, whether through apprenticeship, academic, or time served;
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in any one of: Engineering/Manufacturing/Estimating/Engineering Business Development;
• Familiar with CNC machining/manufacturing;
• Able to read CAD /engineering drawings;
• Software literate (Microsoft Office, social media) at user level;
• Dynamic, well organised, self-starter;
• Customer-focused approach and attitude - for both internal and external customers;
• Ability to manage prioritise own work load and work under pressure in a busy environment